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Believed to be the liquid manifestation of Shakti and the nurturer of the three worlds with her life-sustaining waters, Goddess Ganga is the epitome of beauty and purity, famous for her indomitable spirit and boundless charm. Renowned as a devoted daughter, a caring mother, a passionate lover and a merciful saviour, she is here to absorb and absolve us of our sins. A constant goddess, she is part of the Indian ethos, revered and loved across the ages.

In a clear and wonderful way, Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God. In terms of pure, spiritual knowledge the Bhagavad Gita is incomparable. Its intrinsic beauty is that its knowledge applies to all human beings and does not postulate any sectarian ideology. It is approachable from the sanctified realms of all religions and is glorified as the epitome of all spiritual teachings.

C. Jinarajadasa was a writer, philosopher, prominent Theosophist of his day, as well as a Freemason. In this particular piece (originally published in 1915), the author takes a scholarly examination and ritual dissection of the Catholic Mass. Among the many topics that he discusses are: the creed, the altar, the vestments, the collect and epistle, commemoration of the dead, Prajapati, and more.

हरि ओम् || Hari OmThis podcast has been created to assist anyone in learning the Nārāyaṇīyaṃ. It has been recorded by Kumar, from the summer of 2020 to the winter of 2023.He follows the same paddhati (pedagogical approach) as his Gurus. The premise of the paddhati is to break down each sentence into small components, repeat the components until familiar, and then rebuild the sentence.The script for the Nārāyaṇīyaṃ is widely available online. If you are familiar with Sanskrit or Hindi, please refer to this link (https://narayaneeyam-firststep.org). If you are familiar ...

Sacred sound is a substantial form of spiritual nourishment. Many cultures are rich with spiritual music, but kirtan features ancient mantras—potent sound formulas of transformation and healing—that enrich and enlighten us in ways that other music or self-help methods cannot.

Listening to the inner sound to achieve higher states of consciousness has a long history and can be found in different religious traditions around the world (ranging from Gnostic Christianity to Islamic Sufism to Tibetan Buddhism). In this presentation, we will explore the originations of shabd yoga and trace it over time (in its various manifestations) up until the present day. In so doing, we will want to learn how listening to the inner sound is theologically interpreted in varying cultures on distinct continents.

In this audiobook, we will discuss Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun. To many Hindus, he is the creator of the universe and the source of all that lives. I will take you through his 12 mantras. Each has its own power to change various aspects of your life. I will also discuss a novel way to get in tune with the Sun while you chant Surya's mantras. It involves geomagnetic rhythms. By adding this one element, you will enhance not only your work with Surya, but all other magical and mantra practices you may already be doing.

This audiobook contains a collection of spiritual tales designed to calm your mind and help you experience the Power of Now. These selected stories prove that the basic teachings of ancient Hinduism share the same elementary truths than those presently taught by Eckhart Tolle, as evidenced by the writings of Swami Sivananda, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharshi, and other renowned Hindu masters.

Elevating Mantras and Kirtans in praise of the Divine Mother. Recordings from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Kumarasambhava, Kalidasa's second epic poem, is often regarded as his finest work and a defining example of kavya poetry. The style it used to express spring would go on to dominate nature metaphors in Indian literature for ages to come. This work translates select cantos from the original poem that narrates and celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the birth of their son Kumara or Kartikeya, and concludes with the slaying of Taraka.

Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem in the Awadhi language, composed by the 16th-century Indian bhakti poet Tulsidas. The word Ramcharitmanas literally means "lake of the deeds of Rama". It is considered one of the greatest works of Hindu literature.

This work briefly examines the meaning, origins, historic and contemporary usage of the linguistic sound and religious symbol that is Om. In Indian traditions, the sound of Om or Aum is a revered spiritual emblem. It denotes the essence of ultimate reality, Atman or awareness. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, it is a syllable that is recited either alone or before a spiritual recitation.

American Institute of Vedic Studies' Vedic Podcasts are aimed at emanating knowledge of ancient Vedic seers to all aspiring minds. The podcasts are made available by Dr David Frawley - world renowned teacher in Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation - and Yogini Shambhavi a modern spiritual mystic.

The story of Mohandas Gandhi, one of the world's best-loved and most important promoters of freedom and justice, fascinates every generation. Thrown off a South African train for sitting in a "whites only" compartment, Gandhi resolved to oppose injustice wherever he encountered it. His life of resistance led him to a remarkable philosophy of nonviolence that culminated in the freedom struggle in India.

Learn about the history of the Dalai Lama with iMinds insightful knowledge series. The term ‘Dalai Lama’ refers to a lineage of religious leaders in Tibetan Buddhism in the region of Tibet. ‘Lama’ is a word which refers to a Tibetan Buddhist teacher; while ‘Dalai’ comes from the Tibetan word for ocean. So the term Dalai Lama can be interrupted as “ocean of wisdom”; which shows the confidence Tibetan Buddhists have in their leader.

Hindu dharmagranth puraan-vishv saahity kee amooly nidhi hai. Vishay- nirvaasan, tathyon ka niroopan, varnan shailee ka sanyat aur svaabhaavik roop, bhaasha ka saushthav aur laality aadi jitane gun puraan mein bhar die gae hain, unhen dekhakar Ëœgaagar mein saagarâ„¢ kee ukti ka smaran ho aata hai.

In Yogini’s Dilemma, certified yoga therapist and founder of the Yoga Mandala School Nicole Grant lays out the classical eight-faceted path and wisdom of yoga so that aspiring yoga teachers can better decide whether teaching yoga is for them. By mapping the relationship between body, mind, spirit, and culture, they will discover the tools needed to take the next steps with confidence and curiosity. Nicole draws from over two decades of dedicated yoga practice in the lineage of Sri T. Krishnamacharya to teach aspiring yoga teachers.

The Hindu religious complex may be summed up in one word: Dharma. It alludes to that continuous entity at the heart of the world's revolutions, keeping it in place; the thing that governs the path of change by not participating in it—by being constant. This book introduces the reader to the notion of dharma, its practical expression in a Hindu society, and provides a brief examination of the numerous types of dharma that are vital to Hindu thinking and practice.

The four Vedic Samhitas (Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda) are Hindus' most revered writings. .The Vedic Samhitas are typically regarded as shruti, or divinely given. 'Shruti' literally means 'that which is heard,' therefore the composers 'heard' these passages, given to them from some holy source. The Samhitas themselves tell diverse stories about their mysterious origins. In this book we overview and examine the ritualistic context, content, and meaning of the four Samhitas.

It has become a cliche to say that one person can make a difference, but the life of Mahatma Gandhi confronts us with the enduring truth of that statement. It is impossible to say exactly what moved people to revere and follow him and be imprisoned and beaten on his behalf by the thousands. No doubt his ever-gentle demeanor had a hand in that. His perpetual grace and joy, even in the face of terrible hardship, surely won some hearts and minds.